I created my healthy #Outshine Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars by Crowdtap.
Absolutely delicious and satisfying protein shake that tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry.
I am all about the Olympics now. Have you been watching it? Did you see the opening ceremony? It thought it was beautiful. Now they keep showing figure skating and ice dancing and I have been useless. It’s my favorite Olympic sport to watch and I actually like winter Olympics much better than summer. So everything I do, takes me forever because I’ve been watching it non-stop. Confession, I didn’t even make it to the gym today because it’s taking me forever to finish all I had planned. I will just have to do some yoga tonight.
Speaking of the gym, I make myself a nice protein shake every time I get home from a workout. I love my protein shakes but I always look for a good way to variate them. I usually try different ways to add flavor and I got a brilliant idea the other day. Outshine frozen fruit bars!!
It really was a brilliant idea because I don’t need to use ice and these Outshine bars are made with real strawberries. These bars are also a great source of vitamin C, they are non-fat and only 70 calories.
This shake is not only loaded with fruit and vitamin C, it’s loaded with protein. Almonds and Greek yogurt are both great sources of protein, in addition to the protein powder. This is a great shake to make after a workout or just as a filling, healthy snack!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake
Absolutely delicious and satisfying protein shake that tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry.
Ingredients
- 2 Outshine strawberry bars
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbs toasted plain almonds
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup of skim milk
Instructions
- Take the strawberry frozen fruit bars off the stick and chop them up. Add them to the blender.
- Top off with protein powder, Greek yogurt, almonds and milk.
- Blend well until all smooth.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from Lyuba @ willcookforsmiles.com All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to share this recipe, please simply link back to this post for the recipe. Thank you.
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Mary Frances
February 8, 2014 at 5:00 pmThat is so smart, putting fruit bars in a shake! I bet it makes this so creamy and smooth. We are watching the Olympics as I type; those athletes are so impressive! This shake would get a gold medal in my book! 🙂
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:33 pmHaha, thank you, Mary!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
February 8, 2014 at 5:37 pmThis looks delicious, Lyuba! I wonder how it would be with almond milk. I use almond milk in my smoothies and I love it. I bet it would be good. Gonna have to try this! Pinned and sharing on social media. Have a lovely evening. 🙂
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:38 pmI’m sure it will be great with almond milk, Julie! Thank you 🙂
Paula
February 8, 2014 at 6:43 pmLove this Lyuba! I drink a protein shake every morning, I’ll have to try this one next week! pinned.
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:39 pmThank you, Paula! I hope you do!
Claire @ A Little Claireification
February 8, 2014 at 8:15 pmWhat a fantastic idea Lyuba! Now I am craving a protein shake AND an Outshine bar too! Pinning!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:40 pmHaha, thank you ,Claire!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy
February 8, 2014 at 8:54 pmI live that you used fruit bars in this, great idea next time I’m running low on fruit!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:40 pmThank you so much, Emily!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
February 8, 2014 at 9:16 pmLove this, Lyuba! I would have never thought to use frozen fruit bars to make a smoothie- clever! And this one looks delicious! 🙂 Pinned & tweeted!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:41 pmThank you , Carrie 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
February 8, 2014 at 9:41 pmI’ve been incapable of achieving much this past two days either. Been watching the Olympics nonstop. Watching skating as we speak lol! I love that you use fruit bars in this…looks so delicious and refreshing! Maybe I’ll drag myself to the gym just to be rewarded.
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:43 pmThank you so much, Zainab 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
February 8, 2014 at 10:22 pmGreat idea to use the frozen bars in a smoothie! And of course I love the chocolate covered strawberry combination. I love the winter Olympics but I’ve been so busy the fast few days I haven’t had a chance to sit down and watch it yet. Hopefully I can watch some tomorrow. Have a great weekend, Lyuba!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:44 pmThank you, Ashley! Enjoy the Olympics when you get your chance 🙂
Kelly
February 9, 2014 at 6:26 amI love the winter Olympics too but had a birthday party all day yesterday so only caught bits of the opening ceremony and thought it was beautiful as well 🙂 This smoothie sounds wonderful, I loved that you used frozen fruit bars in here, it sounds delicious – pinning 🙂
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:45 pmThank you, Kelly! Happy Birthday!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
February 9, 2014 at 10:21 pmhaha… I can so relate. The Olympics are causing my blog life to take ALOT longer than normal. Oh well, its so worth it. Love watching snowboarding and skiing, plus its only every 4 years. 🙂
This shake sounds awesome, especially with those bars and protein powder combination. Pinned!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:52 pmSo true, Krista 🙂
Thank you!
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February 9, 2014 at 10:33 pmWhat an awesome idea Lyuba, I love protein shakes! I will have to check and see if they sell those here in Iowa. 😉
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:53 pmThank you, Lisa!
Denise Stites
February 11, 2014 at 10:44 pmMaking me crave a protein shake now! I would like to know what kind of protein powder do you use?
I am going to have to try your recipe using the frozen fruit bars. Great idea!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 9:59 pmDenise, I use Pure Protein.
Thank you!!
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February 13, 2014 at 9:50 amSuch a good idea, Lyuba! I hear you with the Olympics….the rest of my family is glued to them, so inevitably I am too!!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 10:00 pmThank you, Cathy!! I’m glad it’s not ice skating events all day, every day or I would be useless 😉
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
February 15, 2014 at 11:17 amThat’s an awesome idea to sub the fruit bars instead of ice. Love it!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 10:00 pmThank you, Jocelyn!
James
February 15, 2014 at 2:18 pmOh my god, this protein shake looks so yummy! Wanna it right now!
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 10:00 pmThank you so much, James!
James
January 6, 2015 at 11:07 amYes, this is a really nice and tasty shake to drink after workout!
Laurie
February 16, 2014 at 1:06 pmThis recipe sounds great! Thanks for linking up to Tip Me Tuesday linky party this week. {knuckle bumps}
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lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 10:01 pmThank you, Laurie!
Mommy on Demand
February 16, 2014 at 10:43 pmSounds great, Yummy way to sneak in protein! would love for you to come over and share at the Happiness is Homemade link party http://mommyondemand.com/happiness-homemade-7/
lyuba
February 19, 2014 at 10:02 pmThank you, dear!